Silk Embroidery - 'Butterfly in Orange Flowers' CD Storage Unit looks beautiful at the end

looks beautiful at the end of a bed and is strong enough to provide additional seating

this little chest has four small drawers that are perfectly sized for CDs and DVDs and a wider drawer below

This type of cabinet was common throughout China where large versions like this were used to store clothes and other items

providing a perfect arched frame for the glass

The large round brass lock plate mounted to the central doors is particularly striking—its circular form associated with harmony and unity in Chinese symbolism

Silk Embroidery - 'Butterfly in Orange Flowers' CD Storage Unit looks beautiful at the endThis hand stitched silk embroidery shows bold designs of flowers, with a pair of fluttering butterflies shown amongst bright peonies symbols for high status and nobility in China. It is typical of the delicate needlework used to decorate traditional Chinese costumes. With a black mount and frame it would make a colourful, eye catching wall feature today.